St Malachi Church Run

10/08/2026

As we start getting ready for the 48th Annual St. Malachi Church Run, let’s throw it back to some of the fun moments from the 47th Annual St. Malachi Church Run earlier this year!

And what a year it was — our record-setting Kilt Run!

Thank you, Cleveland, for showing up, bringing the energy, rocking those kilts, and making it a day to remember.

📸 Now we want to see YOUR photos!

Share your favorite photos from this year’s St. Malachi Church Run and tag the race. We’ll be sharing your photos in our stories!

Let’s keep celebrating the memories as we get ready to do it all over again on March 13, 2027!

☘️

10/01/2026

The St. Malachi Church Run is happy to help spread the word about a special 800th anniversary celebration honoring St. Francis of Assisi, who passed away in 1226.

Join Brother Phil Bernier of the Capuchin Ministries of Cleveland for an outdoor Blessing of the Animals, celebrating St. Francis’ enduring legacy of compassion for animals and care for the natural world.

Sunday, October 4 | 9:00–11:00 AM
The Friars’ Table | 1305 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland

This special event is FREE and open to all faiths and families. Individual pet blessings will be offered on a first-come basis, along with complimentary treats for cats, dogs and their humans, plus coffee and apple c***r.

Bring your four-legged family members and join the celebration!

09/27/2026

🚨☘ LAST CALL FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING! ☘️🏃

If the 2027 St. Malachi Church Run is on your race calendar, today is the day to make it official.

Early Bird pricing ends TONIGHT at 11:59 PM ET.
Come run, walk and celebrate with us on March 13, 2027!

👉 Register through the link in our comments!

09/25/2026

The St. Malachi Church Run wishes good luck to everyone taking on the Akron Marathon Race Series events this weekend!

Whether you’re racing, cheering, volunteering or supporting someone along the course, we hope you have a safe, strong and memorable race weekend.

Enjoy every mile, celebrate that finish line and have an incredible weekend in Akron!

RunCLE RunningCommunity

09/20/2026

The St. Malachi Church Run/Walk joins Cleveland’s Irish community in mourning the loss of William “Bill” Homan.

Bill was a proud member of the Bluestone Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, whose members have long been wonderful friends and supporters of the Malachi Run and the ministries of St. Malachi.

If you’ve joined us on race day, you’ve seen our Hibernian friends in action. The Bluestone Hibernians are our Confetti Captains at the starting line, sending thousands of runners and walkers off in true Irish style, while the lady Hibernians, Deirfíur of Charity staff one of our water stops along the course. ☘️

Their service to St. Malachi extends well beyond race day. The Hibernians regularly take their turn serving our neighbors at St. Malachi’s Saturday Morning Breakfast. Bill’s wife, Pat, Vice President of the Deirfiur of Charity Division, is a faithful volunteer at the breakfast, and their daughter Erin is also a member of our Hibernian family.

We extend our love, prayers and deepest sympathy to Pat, Erin and the entire Homan family, as well as to Bill’s many Hibernian brothers and friends throughout Cleveland’s Irish community.

We are grateful for Bill’s life of service and for the friendship and generosity the Hibernians continue to share with the St. Malachi community.

May Bill rest in eternal peace. ☘️

☘️ REMEMBERING BILL HOMAN ☘️

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of William “Bill” Homan, a Charter Member, Past President, and treasured part of the history of the Irish American Club East Side.

Bill’s legacy is woven into the very foundation of our Club. As Charter Member #10, he was among those who helped establish the IACES and served as President from 1980–1982. Bill also played an instrumental role in helping the Club secure its permanent home — the same place our members have gathered, celebrated, and kept our Irish heritage alive for 48 years.

Throughout the years, Bill continued to serve the IACES in numerous board positions, chaired countless committees and events, and remained a dedicated supporter of the Padraic Pearse Center and Cleveland’s greater Irish community.

His commitment to his Irish heritage reached far beyond our Club. Bill was honored as Lake County Irishman of the Year in 1988, IACES Member of the Year in 1999, and served as Grand Marshal of Cleveland’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 2019.

But titles and honors tell only part of Bill’s story. His true legacy can be found in the community he helped create, the friendships formed within these walls, and the generations of members who continue to enjoy the Club he worked so hard to build.

Our hearts are especially with Bill’s wife, Pat; his children, Heather, John and Erin; his daughter-in-law, Marcella; and his grandchildren, Isabella, Louisa and Declan, along with his extended family, friends, and all those whose lives were touched by Bill.

We invite our members and friends to share their favorite memories, stories, and photos of Bill in the comments as we celebrate a life that meant so much to our Club and Cleveland’s Irish community. ☘️

Thank you, Bill, for helping give the Irish American Club East Side a place to call home. Your legacy will live on here for generations to come. ☘️

Service information will be shared in the comments below.

09/17/2026

☘ Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day has officially arrived! ☘

And that means Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2027 St. Malachi Church Run!

After a record-breaking 2026, the kilts are back and we’re ready to take our first step on the Road to 50.

Run it. Walk it. Bring your family. Bring your friends. Wear a kilt. Come be part of the tradition.

👉 Register now through the link in the comments below!

Join us March 13, 2027!
Early Bird pricing ends September 27 at 11:59 PM EST.

09/15/2026

The countdown is ON! 🏃☘️

Just TWO DAYS, Early Bird Registration opens for the 2027 St. Malachi Church Run!

September 17 is halfway to St. Patrick’s Day - and the perfect time to officially start the countdown to race day.

Get ready. Registration opens Thursday!
March 13, 2027 — we’ll see you at the starting line!

09/11/2026

Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, the St. Malachi Church Run would like to honor and remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the heroes who showed extraordinary courage that day.

We also remember the incredible spirit of compassion, service, and togetherness that brought communities across our country closer in the days that followed.

Twenty-five years later, we remember. We honor. We will never forget.

09/09/2026

The road to the 2027 St. Malachi Church Run is about to begin!

Early Bird Registration opens September 17 - halfway to St. Patrick’s Day!

After a record-breaking 2026, we’re excited to continue the energy, the kilts and the tradition into
2027.

Mark your calendar, gather your crew and join us on March 13, 2027 for another year of running, walking, kilts and one of Cleveland’s favorite traditions.

Were you part of our record-breaking year? Come back and wear your kilt with us again. First timer?

Join us as we take our first step on the Road to 50.

Stay tuned. Registration is almost here!

06/19/2026

We're excited to help spread the word about this wonderful Juneteenth celebration hosted by Run with the Winners! Join Cleveland's running community as we celebrate Juneteenth, honor the Black running community, and enjoy an evening of fitness, fellowship, music, and fun. Check out the details below and consider joining the celebration today!